Skin

Poultry

Skin

Chicken skin crisps into a savoury brittle layer when dried and roasted or fried, basting the meat beneath with rendered fat. It is key to satisfying roast chicken texture. Pat dry, salt ahead when possible, and start in a sufficiently hot oven or pan. Crackling skin can be stripped and roasted alone for snacks.

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Unit

Characteristics

Preparations

CracklingFreshFriedPeeledRoastedStockZested

Traits

CollagenOuter LayerProtectiveSometimes Edible

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 360

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 32 g
  • Saturated Fat 8.96 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 14.4 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 8.64 g
  • Cholesterol 124 mg
  • Sodium 67.8 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 18 g
  • Water 45 g
Detailed nutrients

Skin carries subcutaneous fat and collagen; crisping concentrates calories.

History

Industrial poultry packing standardised named chicken parts for retail.

Boneless convenience cuts expanded home and food-service use.

Heritage and free-range birds renewed interest in bone-in flavourful joints.

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